Bolton-upon-Dearne
Barnsley 025 · 5 sub-areas · 7,786 residents
Barnsley 025 is a residential stretch within Barnsley, home to around 7,800 people and one of the more affordable corners of Yorkshire and The Humber. Property prices sit at a median of roughly £134,000, and you'd typically need just over two years' salary to save a deposit — well below the national average. Crime runs slightly above the UK baseline, but greenspace is close and connectivity is reasonable.
Bolton-upon-Dearne is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnsley — train into Sheffield runs in around 36 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bolton-upon-Dearne?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bolton-upon-Dearne in Barnsley
Living in Bolton-upon-Dearne
This part of Barnsley feels solidly settled — predominantly owner-occupied, family-oriented, and a long way from the churn of a city rental market. Around two in three households own their home, which gives the area a stable, community-rooted feel that's increasingly rare in larger cities. It's not a neighbourhood that reinvents itself every few years; people tend to stay.
On cost, it's one of the more accessible places in Yorkshire. A median house price of around £134,000 means a deposit is achievable in just over two years on a typical local salary — that's a fraction of what buyers face in most of England. Private renting accounts for roughly one in five households, at rates that reflect the area's modest price level.
The population skews slightly younger than you might expect, with just over a fifth of residents under 18 and a similar share in the 18–34 bracket. Single-person households make up about 28% of homes, but couples with children — nearly one in five households — give the area a noticeably family character. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 18% of residents, below the national average, and the local economy leans heavily on health and public-sector work.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 900 metres away — about an 11-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is around 37 minutes by public transport or car. Nearly all residents have access to gigabit broadband, and three-quarters are within easy walking distance of green space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnsley 025 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, affordable, family-oriented part of Barnsley with strong owner-occupation and good greenspace access — around three-quarters of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. Crime is slightly above the national average, and school quality ratings lag the national picture, but the cost of living is genuinely low and the community feel is settled.
- What is the rent in Barnsley 025?
- There's no official per-neighbourhood rent data published at this level, but based on a median house price of around £134,000 and local salary levels, private rents here sit well below the UK two-bedroom median of around £1,200 a month. Our estimates are scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices to give a more accurate neighbourhood figure.
- Is Barnsley 025 safe?
- Crime runs at around 88 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not dramatically higher, but the area sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally, which tends to push acquisitive crime slightly above the norm. Specific streets vary, and residential outer areas tend to be quieter than zones near the town centre.
- What's the commute from Barnsley 025 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 900 metres away — an 11-minute walk. From there, the nearest major employment hub is roughly 37 minutes by public transport or car. Most residents (around 67%) drive to work; only about 4% use public transport, reflecting limited local bus frequency outside peak hours.
- Who lives in Barnsley 025?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — 65% of households own their home. The age mix is unusually even across all groups, with a notable share of families with children. It's a predominantly white British community (96% UK-born), with degree-level qualifications held by around 18% of residents. Around 20% work from home, above the national average.
- What schools are near Barnsley 025?
- There are 29 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 65% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. That's below the national share of roughly 89%, so it's worth checking individual school ratings carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 8.4 km away, so families prioritising top-rated schools may need to factor in travel or catchment planning.
- Is Barnsley 025 affordable for first-time buyers?
- Yes — it's one of the more accessible areas in Yorkshire. The median house price is around £134,000, and on a typical local salary of roughly £31,000 a year, saving a standard deposit takes just over two years. That compares very favourably to most of England, where five or more years is common.